Inspection Reports

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Ofsted Inspection

October 2023

We recently welcomed HM Inspectors from Ofsted to Holy Family School, a copy of the report has been added above. 

 

In summary,  key findings in the report include:

  • Leaders at Holy Family are successful in their aim to ensure that every person is valued, nurtured and respected as an individual.
  • There are highly positive relationships between pupils, parents/carers and staff.
  • New families are welcomed and settle into the school community quickly.
  • Pupils respond positively to the high expectations set across school life.
  • Pupils are enthusiastic and attentive learners.
  • Pupils' behaviour is exemplary.  Pupils are very polite and respectful.
  • Pupils show kindness and care towards younger pupils and act as superb role models.
  • Pupils thrive at this very ambitious school.
  • This is a school where reading is valued and promoted.
  • Staff immerse children in stories and rich language from the moment they start in early years.
  • Highly trained staff teach phonics.
  • Precise and timely checks identify any pupil who is finding reading hard.
  • Pupils are very successful in subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics and science by the end of Key Stage 2.
  • Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are nurtured and supported well.
  • Provision for pupils' personal development is exceptional.
  • Pupils flourish as individuals.
  • Pupils take pride in organising charitable activities.
  • A welcoming learning environment.

 

 

Progress Statistics

January 2023

We are pleased to be able to share these wonderful statistics which have been published recently by Gov.uk

 

  • In Reading last year, 94% of pupils were at the expected standard, significantly above national average and in the highest 20% in the country for 2022.
  • In Writing, progress was significantly above national average and in the highest 20% in the country for 2022.
  • In Maths, 90% of pupils were at the expected standards, that's significantly above national average and in the highest 20% in the country for 2022.
  • In Science, 97% of pupils were at the expected standard, significantly above national average and in the highest 20% in the country for 2022.
  • In the Year 1 phonics test, 93% of pupils were significantly above national average and in the highest 20% in the country in 2022.

 

 

RE Inspection

May 2017

Holy Family School welcomed an Inspector from the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle to carry out an RE Inspection, report below.